Diane M. Pratt (nee Shaffer), on February 9, 2022, of Blackwood. Age 74.
Devoted mother of Kimberly Bell (Joe Hansell) and Michelle Hatterer (Joe). Loving Mom Mom of Paul (Marie), Joey, Chris, Amanda, Cory, Brionna, Ryan, and Peyton and great Mom Mom/ Gi Gi of Victoria, Bella, Aiden, Olivia, PJ, Evelyn, Logan, Julieen, Maddie, and Emily. Beloved companion of Joseph Izraelski. Dear sister of Rose Sanders, Denise Brown, and the late Kathleen Dengel. Sister-in-law of Michael Dengel. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
There will be a visitation from 10am to 11am Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at GARDNER FUNERAL HOME, RUNNEMEDE.
Memorial service 11am at the funeral home.
Interment is private at the request of the family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Diane's memory to St. Jude Children's Research, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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It's so difficult to find the words to describe 35 years of friendship with you Diane. You were an amazing woman who was always there when I needed you. We had so many good times together and I'm going to miss you so much. Rest easy my friend and I hope you are saving me a good spot.
You aren't just aunt you're also the best friend we could ever had. Aunt Dee you will always be an inspiration to the entire family. When I'm asked who is your second mom, I always smile and say, My aunt Dee. You played a big role as an aunt / second mom in our lives and for that we will always remain grateful. You had so many roles that you took on personally such as surrogate mother and other times friend, mentor, and advisor. You're pretty amazing! Aunt Dee you were built with strength, determination and a heart of gold. When it comes to aunts / second moms, we got the best one! I don't know what We did to deserve such an amazing aunt like you but we’re so proud of the amazing memories you left with us. you will forever be in the center of or memories and our hearts. I know when you arrived in heaven you were guided by the best of souls. So for know Carol, Jimi , Jaclyn and I will send you off with this Irish prayer. May God hold you in the palm of His hand. ... May your days be many and your troubles be few, May all God's blessings descend upon you, May peace be within you, May your heart be strong, May you find what you're seeking wherever you roam. Love from the Pratt family.
Aunt Dee you will forever be missed. You were a strong lady that showed our whole family that no matter the battle you can always over come it. For thank we thank you. I’ve been trying to find the words to put together how much you are loved, but it’s so hard with you not here. I love you so much and hope you’re up there with mommom enjoying time together again. You’re forever in all of our hearts❤️
Goodbye my Buddy. I will miss you always. You were truly one of a kind.